Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Company: U.S. Air Force
Location: Troy
Posted on: November 1, 2018

Job Description:

Position Summary It's more important than ever for us to help Airmen overcome stresses and mental challenges. That's why Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses have such a pivotal role in today's Air Force. Responsible for managing acute and chronic mental health conditions, these privileged care providers do everything they can to help Airmen and their families handle, and even overcome, their mental obstacles. Primary Responsibilities --- Provide comprehensive psychiatric mental healthcare to Airmen, their families and retirees between the ages of 18 and 65 --- Collaborate with others to ensure appropriate patient evaluation and treatment --- Function independently and in collaboration with credentialed health providers --- Serve as a role model and consultant to staff in the provision of psychiatric care, education and research Benefits Your effort and commitment is essential to our mission, which is why we provide our Airmen with a benefits package that is unparalleled in the civilian world: --- 30 days of vacation with pay each year --- Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family --- Food and housing assistance --- A generous retirement program --- Prestigious leadership, training and continuing education opportunities --- Free or low-cost world travel opportunities --- Excellent starting salary Qualifications This is an active duty position as an Air Force officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements: --- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) --- At least 12 months experience as a registered nurse --- Minimum 6 months full-time nursing practice in the APRN specialty --- Completion of 5.5-week Commissioned Officer Training course --- Must be between the ages of 18 and 47 --- Must be willing to relocate About the Air Force The U.S. Air Force is the most advanced air force in the world offering hundreds of career opportunities, from healthcare to engineering, in order to provide precise and reliable global vigilance, reach and power for the nation. Our mission is to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. And those who put on this uniform every day live by a set of core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.

Nurse PractitionerDescription: Have you been a Nurse Practitioner with at least 5 years experience in a family practice, urgent care Are you looking for a better work-life balance Want to try something a little different Then we (more...)Company: WSi Healthcare PersonnelLocation: SpringfieldPosted on: 11/19/2018